I'm sorry, but I don't believe for one second that Rubio is ahead in early voting and absentee ballots in Florida. First of all, I would like to know how people are getting accurate information about current vote counts that are even remotely accurate before Tuesday, but that's ok. Those in denial can keep telling people Rubio's ahead. It will only inspire and makes sure even more people vote for Trump in the coming days and on Tuesday.

For the record, being a Trump supporter, I've received TONS of phone calls from research polling places and DO NOT give my voting stance to them. I let my vote speak for itself at the ballot box.

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Originally posted by Dtech:
I think the Ben Carson endorsement / press conference could not have gone any better. I truly think this is indeed the pivotal point for Trump's candidacy and that it is full steam ahead.

I watched it in its entirety, and I have to agree.

I think Trump is figuring out that he needs to dial back the brashness.

video of Carson's endorsement at link:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/11/...ald-trump/index.html

My father was a big supporter and contributor to Carson's campaign and respects him greatly. He was very surprised to hear this news. He assured me that he is voting for Trump in the General election if he is the nominee, but now I believe with this endorsement that he may actually vote for Trump in the primary (NJ).

This was a very good endorsement for Trump.

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Originally posted by Tubetone:

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Originally posted by rduckwor:

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Originally posted by justjoe:
BLM is apparently planning some major disruptions of Trump events. This could get pretty ugly, very fast. About 300 have, according to this article, promised to make some serious trouble.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.co...-at-trump-stl-rally/

Good! This is our chance to stomp their radical asses into mud puddles. They're no different than the radical muzzies. Let's stomp them both.

RMD

This attitude, if followed by action, is the opposite of what we need. Trump's having success because he speaking the mind of many voters about a better direction for the country.

We have elections and the rule of law to keep violence from erupting. Elections keep people from having to act violently to have a voice.

Peaceful transition of government is one of the hallmarks of our system. While violent protest within a Trump rally would likely cause some self defense, this type of violent encounter should not be encouraged - in my view.

Your view and proposal is laudable. However, these guys seems to prefer to work OUTSIDE the system and I think that they only resolution we offer has to come from outside that same system. Trump wins and you think they will fade away? Doubtful, but nevertheless a laudable position.

RMD

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Originally posted by Dtech:
I'm sorry, but I don't believe for one second that Rubio is ahead in early voting and absentee ballots in Florida. First of all, I would like to know how people are getting accurate information about current vote counts that are even remotely accurate before Tuesday, but that's ok. Those in denial can keep telling people Rubio's ahead. It will only inspire and makes sure even more people vote for Trump in the coming days and on Tuesday.

Eh, I wouldn't be surprised if the demographics of early/absentee voters was different from the general population. Trump's still expected to win FL, right?

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Originally posted by TheOtherDave:
Trump's still expected to win FL, right?

Handily.

RCP Poll Averages (they average a bunch of polls)

Ohio: Trump 36% // Kasich 34% // Cruz 16%

Florida: Trump 40% // Rubio 25 % // Cruz 18%

"Racism is not one of Trump's campaign plans. Indeed, turning Trump's candidacy into a race-oriented subject, hurts the cause. There are so many black leaders and neighbors who deserve better than reinforcing the media stereotype that Trump and Trump supporters have a racial animus. Violence along those lines should be rejected for the good of us all."

Sorry, but this is idiotic dribble. You've seen too many Disney movies.

Racists have chosen to fight us, much like jihadis. If these fuckers wanna attend an event only to pick fights with those who do want to be there, I don't feel sorry for them gettin their ass kicked. They came for the sole purpose of causing a disturbance & picking fights. They can hold their own events & do whatever they want, that does to mean they can go to any event & pick a fight & do what they want.

Any black person who believes the BLM BS is never gonna vote for Trump (or any Republican) anyways. Any black person who realizes what a crock of shit the BLM is, is gonna vote Republican anyway. We aren't gonna lose votes over kicking the BLM out of events. Or kicking their asses when thy start a fight.

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Originally posted by rduckwor:

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Originally posted by Tubetone:

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Originally posted by rduckwor:

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Originally posted by justjoe:
BLM is apparently planning some major disruptions of Trump events. This could get pretty ugly, very fast. About 300 have, according to this article, promised to make some serious trouble.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.co...-at-trump-stl-rally/

Good! This is our chance to stomp their radical asses into mud puddles. They're no different than the radical muzzies. Let's stomp them both.

RMD

This attitude, if followed by action, is the opposite of what we need. Trump's having success because he speaking the mind of many voters about a better direction for the country.

We have elections and the rule of law to keep violence from erupting. Elections keep people from having to act violently to have a voice.

Peaceful transition of government is one of the hallmarks of our system. While violent protest within a Trump rally would likely cause some self defense, this type of violent encounter should not be encouraged - in my view.

Your view and proposal is laudable. However, these guys seems to prefer to work OUTSIDE the system and I think that they only resolution we offer has to come from outside that same system. Trump wins and you think they will fade away? Doubtful, but nevertheless a laudable position.

RMD

I saw all of those Charles Bronson movies.

I have respected many of your posts for years. And, I rather hope you might adjust your "mud puddles" comment if you find value in doing so. I realize that I have no right to ask you this. And, I do not demand it in any way. It is just that I thought you may find some value in considering it.

Not having the time right now, I'd like to respond a little later to your comments; they relate to this thread in my view.

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Originally posted by maximus_flavius:
"Racism is not one of Trump's campaign plans. Indeed, turning Trump's candidacy into a race-oriented subject, hurts the cause. There are so many black leaders and neighbors who deserve better than reinforcing the media stereotype that Trump and Trump supporters have a racial animus. Violence along those lines should be rejected for the good of us all."

Sorry, but this is idiotic dribble. You've seen too many Disney movies.

Racists have chosen to fight us, much like jihadis. If these fuckers wanna attend an event only to pick fights with those who do want to be there, I don't feel sorry for them gettin their ass kicked. They came for the sole purpose of causing a disturbance & picking fights. They can hold their own events & do whatever they want, that does to mean they can go to any event & pick a fight & do what they want.

Any black person who believes the BLM BS is never gonna vote for Trump (or any Republican) anyways. Any black person who realizes what a crock of shit the BLM is, is gonna vote Republican anyway. We aren't gonna lose votes over kicking the BLM out of events. Or kicking their asses when thy start a fight.

It's not just about "votes" because perception is often reality in politics. In my post, I stated that self-defense would be reasonably employed. But, having some black versus white melee is not something that should be encouraged. The "Video to follow at the top of the hour" would be run to death. Do we wish to reinforce a perception of racial motivation? That was my point. It was that "stomp" them into "mud puddles" thing that reinforces a wrong impression - well, at least I hope you would see that as a wrong impression.

Trump is trying to get people to see themselves as Americans - not subgroups of Americans. Dividing people along racial lines is what progressives and Democrats do. Racial and group identification is what Democrats want to use to divide the general electorate and they have been brainwashing that approach for too long.

Also, governing after an election is about trying to draw as many of the American people together as possible. So, reinforcing racial division does not help 1) in the general election or 2) in governing afterwards.

Have you considered that if Democrats believe that a vote for Trump is a vote against black people, for instance, that more black Democrats would go to the polls to, in their view, protect themselves?

The founding principals of our country and the social contract are not dribble (drivel?). People have died for such for generations. And, our police officers exist to enforce that social contract.

BLM has apparently targeted Trump events. Trump has done nothing to stir them up or invite this. They are trouble makers, and have decided that his rallies are where they will make trouble.

If they try to seriously disrupt any event-- unplug mikes, swarm the stage, whatever-- the WORST thing that could happen would be for them to succeed. If there are 300 this time, there will be 600 next time, and their tactics will be more aggressive, more violent.

Trump will not need to say a word about how they need to be stopped. They will be stopped.

And who will understand this best will be decent blacks who see this on television, and who know black thuggery very well as its biggest victims.

Lynette and Rochelle, "Diamond and Silk," will have a party with it.

BLM and their ilk thrive on people unwilling to take action.

In their view, anyone to stupid or cowardly to stop them deserves what they get. They respect only strength, and misinterpret kindness for weakness.

It's already gone too far.

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Originally posted by sdy:
video of Carson's endorsement at link:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/11/...ald-trump/index.html

What an absolutely terrific speech. I've always liked the doctor, and he once again impressed with these words.

This could indeed be the most important and influential endorsement Trump receives.

It has been reported that Breitbart reporter Michele Fields has filed a criminal complaint against Trump campaign manager Lewandowski.

Way over blown.

In tight crowds and high security concerns, people need to be careful about aggressively I really think this whole thing is being over blown.approaching any candidate.

Now according to Breitbart themselves,

"Contrary to what Donald Trump said Thursday evening after the GOP debate, the incident certainly happened. However, the person who made contact with Fields was likely not Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski ."




In the right of the pic is Lewandowski.

Directly behind Trump is a security guy.

The plaid shirt is the Wash Post person who said it was Lewandowski that grabbed her.

Fields is just to Trump's right.

http://www.breitbart.com/big-g...erris-misidentified/


adding: Breitabrt found a new video that does show Lewandowski reaching for Fields.

http://www.breitbart.com/big-g...erris-misidentified/

I am still here:

I really think this whole thing is being over blown.

(and would be no matter what candidate was involved)

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Except for the fact he admitted it to one of the most pro Trump sources out there. This may not be about Trump, but it's a story.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/k...elle-fields-n2131300

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Sources said Lewandowski acknowledged to Breitbart’s Washington political editor, Matthew Boyle, that he did manhandle Fields.

Lewandowski’s explanation to Boyle, said these sources, was that he and Fields had never met before and that he didn’t recognize her as a Breitbart reporter, instead mistaking her for an adversarial member of the mainstream media. Trump’s press secretary, Hope Hicks, didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.

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Originally posted by Ackks:
Except for the fact he admitted it to one of the most pro Trump sources out there. This may not be about Trump, but it's a story.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/k...elle-fields-n2131300

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Sources said Lewandowski acknowledged to Breitbart’s Washington political editor, Matthew Boyle, that he did manhandle Fields.

Lewandowski’s explanation to Boyle, said these sources, was that he and Fields had never met before and that he didn’t recognize her as a Breitbart reporter, instead mistaking her for an adversarial member of the mainstream media. Trump’s press secretary, Hope Hicks, didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.

WHAT? Townhall, who was not there, quotes The Daily Beast, who was also not there, but The Daily Beast cites "Sources" is supposed to prove something?

The Daily Beast did not quote Breitbart's Matthew Boyle as saying that Lewandowski confessed to Boyle? Come on. Breitbart is showing with pictures and commentary how they concluded that it was not Lewandowski.

The Daily Beast's "Sources" could be as deep as, "Gee, let's float this negative story."

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Originally posted by Ackks:
Except for the fact he admitted it to one of the most pro Trump sources out there. This may not be about Trump, but it's a story.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/k...elle-fields-n2131300

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Sources said Lewandowski acknowledged to Breitbart’s Washington political editor, Matthew Boyle, that he did manhandle Fields.

Lewandowski’s explanation to Boyle, said these sources, was that he and Fields had never met before and that he didn’t recognize her as a Breitbart reporter, instead mistaking her for an adversarial member of the mainstream media. Trump’s press secretary, Hope Hicks, didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.

Sources say.........

How about time will tell and I will add who cares. You anti Trump people are getting downright hysterical.

Now I left your love fest Ted thread how about you think about doing the same I this one it is so old.

Yes, let's ignore the part where I said it's not about Trump, but it's a story. I'm guessing Ben Shapiro is a hack as well? He's Breitbart's editor-in-chief and tweeted that same quote. Trump isn't involved and it shouldn't reflect on him, but there is evidence to suggest Lewandowski did it. We'll see what happens, but he shouldn't get a free pass because of who he works for. I'm able to separate this story from being about Trump, so why can't you, Logan?

I don't give a rats ass if Lewandowski pushed that bitch or not. All these self important media blow hards fight their way to get right in front of people so they can try to make a name for themselves. Fuck em. If you don't want people to push you, don't throw yourself into a large moving group of security guys.